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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 321.81 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 321.81 and 173.76 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 321.81 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/321.81 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 321.81 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 55,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,917.71/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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